With the July 31 MLB trade deadline in the rear-view mirror, it's time to look at the pitchers who will shine brightest for their new teams. Many shopped talents have departed from selling organizations to join contenders...

France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga may still be in contention to win a medal in tennis singles at the London Olympics . But he didn't do himself any favors by defeating Milos Raonic in their second-round match on July 31...

The Chinese diving team has been a cut above the competition at the London Olympics . And, there's no reason to believe their success will stop anytime soon. Through three diving events, China has claimed three gold medals, per London2012...

Contract stalemates come with side effects. The situation between franchise-tendered wide receiver Wes Welker and the New England Patriots is no different. Both sides of the equation hit a wall in extension talks this offseason...

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In wake of Cole Hamels' contract extension, Cliff Lee 's days as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies could be numbered. According to FoxSports.com 's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr...

The New England Patriots ' 2012 draft picks are in training camp striving to make an impression. These greenhorns will have to sponge up the playbook, because soon they will be called upon to produce...

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Until the July 31, 4 p.m. EDT trade deadline passes, the Boston Red Sox will be in talks to acquire some new pieces. Boston may be in the AL East basement, but GM Ben Cherington and the rest of the front office should steer clear of an overhaul...

NFL Training Camp and preseason games are right around the corner for the New England Patriots . Starting July 26 , the Patriots will be on the practice field outside Gillette Stadium preparing for the 2012 season...

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The New England Patriots managed to punch a ticket to Super Bowl XLVI, despite having the 31st ranked defense in the NFL . Other AFC East teams fared better on the defensive side of the ball, but no divisional foe clinched a playoff birth in 2011..

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Wide receiver Wes Welker is set to earn $9.5 million via the franchise tag in 2012, unless he and the New England Patriots can agree to a contract extension before July 16, reports James Walker of ESPN...

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